Richard Choh Tah

US Patent:

7001341, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Aug 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/639945

Inventors:

Barry N. Gellman - N. Easton MA, US
Richard Tah - Framingham MA, US
Jozeph Slanda - Milford MA, US

Assignee:

Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 10/00
A61B 17/00

US Classification:

600562, 606116

Abstract:

A needle biopsy system for marking a sampling site is described.

US Patent:

7025772, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Mar 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/093498

Inventors:

Barry N. Gellman - N. Easton MA, US
Jianmin Li - Lexington MA, US
Armand Morin - Berkley MA, US
Jozef Slanda - Milford MA, US
Richard C. Tah - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

SciMed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/08
A61F 2/02

US Classification:

606151, 600 30

Abstract:

A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.

US Patent:

7235043, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Mar 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/094352

Inventors:

Barry N. Gellman - N. Easton MA, US
Armand Morin - Berkley MA, US
Jozef Slanda - Milford MA, US
Richard C. Tah - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. - Natick MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 29, 600 37, 128DIG 25

Abstract:

A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.

US Patent:

7416533, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Jan 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/325844

Inventors:

Barry N. Gellman - N. Easton MA, US
Richard Tah - Framingham MA, US
Jozeph Slanda - Milford MA, US

Assignee:

Scimed Life Systems, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 10/00
A61B 5/05
A61B 6/00
A61B 17/00
A61B 17/08
A61B 17/32
A61D 1/04
A61D 1/00

US Classification:

600562, 600564, 600566, 600567, 600407, 600420, 600431, 606116, 606117, 606151, 606219, 606167, 606170

Abstract:

A needle biopsy system for marking a sampling site is described.

US Patent:

7524281, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Nov 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/991906

Inventors:

Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brian M. Hanley - Framingham MA, US
Alfred Intoccia - Amherst NH, US
Richard C. Tah - Framingham MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 13/00

US Classification:

600 37

Abstract:

The present invention provides devices and methods for associating an implantable sling with a delivery device for delivering the sling to an anatomical location in a patient.

US Patent:

7871405, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858576

Inventors:

Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US
Arthur R. Madenjian - Winchester MA, US
Richard Tah - Framingham MA, US
Weenna Bucay-Couto - Burlington MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606 20, 606129, 606130, 604116, 33511

Abstract:

Medical devices can be positioned within a patient by use of apparatus and methods according to the invention. The apparatus and methods permit insertion of the medical devices into various locations of the patient's body without requiring removal and reinsertion of already-inserted medical devices. The apparatus and methods are typically used to place medical devices into a male patient's urinary system to treat a disease or condition. The medical devices can be cryoablation probes that are inserted into the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, for example.

US Patent:

7946998, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Aug 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/197773

Inventors:

Barry N. Gellman - North Easton MA, US
Richard Tah - Framingham MA, US
Jozeph Slanda - Milford MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 10/00
A61B 6/00

US Classification:

600562, 600564, 600567, 600431

Abstract:

A needle biopsy system for marking a sampling site is described.

US Patent:

8048024, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/389697

Inventors:

Richard C. Tah - Framingham MA, US
Isaac Ostrovsky - Wellesley MA, US
Jozef Slanda - Milford MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61M 31/00
A61M 37/00

US Classification:

604 9504

Abstract:

A hand-holdable steering mechanism is used as part of a medical device such as a catheter or an endoscope to allow movement of a steerable distal portion of the catheter or endoscope. The mechanism can include a housing, a first actuator, and a second actuator. The first actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a first plane when the first actuator is moved between first and second positions. The second actuator is configured to move the steerable portion along a second plane different than the first plane when the second actuator is moved between first and second positions.